All Obituaries

Julie Anne (Himes) Kennedy, 49, of Winchester, Indiana, sadly passed away at Ascension St. Vincent Randolph Hospital on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 10:30 p.m.  Julie was preceded in death by her mother, Brenda Kay (Toney) Himes of Union City, Ohio; and both paternal and maternal grandparents. Julie is survived by her husband, Brian Kennedy; her sons, Ian and Dylan Kennedy of Winchester; her father, Robert Himes, of Ridgeville, Indiana; her brothers, Robert Himes, Jr. of Union City,...

Donald Melvin Fields, 73, of Winchester, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 7, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his family.  He was born on August 1, 1949, in Winchester to William and Ireva (Couch) Fields. Don was a 1968 graduate of Winchester High School, and took mechanical classes at Ivy Tech.  He proudly enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, honorably serving in Vietnam, where he was awarded 2 Purple Hearts.  Don worked maintenance at Ross Mould previously...

Cynthia (Harter) Acree, 68, of Muncie, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.  She was born on October 5, 1953, in Winchester, to Henry “Hank” and Frances Joan (Harvey) Harter. Cynthia was a 1972 graduate of Winchester Community High School.  She was a 911 dispatcher for the Randolph County Sheriff’s Department for 30 years.  Cynthia enjoyed playing BINGO, Blitz and spending time with her grandchildren. Cynthia is survived...

Virginia “Jenny” L. Clark, 92, died August 4, 2022.  She was born on July 3, 1930, in Pennington Gap, VA to Tilmon, Sr. and Saluda Clark.  Jenny was a graduate of Pennington Gap High School.  The family moved to Winchester, IN and Jenny started working at Anchor Hocking, retiring in 1987 after 35 years of service.  Jenny was always glad to provide a home cooked meal and hosted large family holiday feasts.  She enjoyed crossword puzzles and especially...

Marcella Clara Peek, 96 years old, who resided at Brookdale Assisted Living, passed away on July 31, 2022.  Marcella was born on September 16, 1925 to William and Irene Huebner in Martin County, Indiana.  She and Freeman were married on September 8, 1947 and were married 64 years.      Marcella’s warm smile and easy conversation made her memorable to all who knew her.  Her skill as a piemaker was extraordinary, and her occasionally scathing wit was...

Robert (Bob) O. Lee, 77, of Albany, Indiana joined his parents and his siblings Cathy and Leslie in the arms of the Lord on July 28, 2022 after a short illness. He is survived by his beloved wife of 31 years, Margaret Delores Lee, 78, and his daughter, Daverlee, son, Daniel and wife, Rachel and nephews Mark and Doug, brother-in-law, Leon Riddle (companion Sandy Carroll), sister-in-law, Sue Stacy, and very special friends, Craig and Sorita Booth, as well as too many cherished friends and...

Nancy Lee Jenkins, 80, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022 surrounded by her family.  She was born on October 23, 1941, in Elwood, IN to Orville and Edna (Whetstone) Brown.  On May 20, 1959, she married the love of her life, Harold Jenkins. Nancy previously worked at Anchor Hocking, WCHS Cafeteria, the Winchester New Gazette, and Stallion Sportswear.  She enjoyed playing bingo, fishing and crafts.  But most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family and cooking...

Sherry L. Fowler, 68, passed from this life into Heaven the morning of August 2nd.  She was born March 13, 1954 to Lowell and Fern Sickels (both deceased).  Sherry had attended local churches over the years. She enjoyed Christian music, her diet vanilla Cokes and many purses.  Sherry is preceded in death by her husband Ted Fowler. Sherry is survived by her daughters, Marci Lovell (Troy) and Lisa Fowler; granddaughter, Lynee Lovell (Drew) and grandson T.J. Lovell; great...

Judith Ann (Quick) Longnecker, 79, of Lynn, went home to be with the Lord, on Sunday, July 3, 2022.  She was born on November 11, 1942, in Richmond, the daughter of Richard and Barbara (Shutz) Quick. Judy graduated from Randolph Southern High School.  She worked at the Randolph Southern School Cafeteria.  She was a member of the Winchester Friends Church.  Judy was a wonderful cook and baker and she loved to sew.  She was a round dance cuer and instructor. Judy is...

Janice Maria (Richards) Larson, 86, passed peacefully on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 after a short but valiant battle with cancer. She was born in Ironton, Ohio on May 11, 1936 to Evan C. Richards and Ruth O’Della (Cassidy) Richards. She was a proud member of the 14th Army Women’s Auxiliary Corps Band from 1954-1956. She was a flutist in the band but was a life long piano player and organist. She graduated from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. At one time she was a co-owner of...